Mining Museum Altenberg

Minig museum provides a remarkable insight into the history of mining in the Ore Mountains.  Belong to the unique mountain cultural landscape, German-Czech region of Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří listed as a UNESCO - World Heritage Site.

Historical tin washing - Museum - Guided tours - Miner's diploma for children 

Guided tour through 550 years of mining activity

Mining in the area around Altenberg began in the first half of the 15th century. Around 1440, miners discovered an extensive tin ore deposit at the foot of the Geisingberg.   After 37 million tonnes of tin ore had been mined, ore extraction and processing had to be discontinued in 1991 for reasons of profitability. Today, a number of mining monuments witness to 550 years of traditional mining activity in the mining town of Altenberg (Erzgebirge). 

Guided tours of the exhibition (last tour 3:00 p.m.)

Minimum age for guided tour: 4 years 

VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE ALTENBERG MINING MUSEUM

The historic tin washing plant is an important (contemporary) testimony to the mining region of the Erzgebirge/Krusnohori as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

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